John McClain's report card for Texans' wild overtime win over Colts

Updated 3:12 am, Monday, October 17, 2016

Brock Osweiler struggled for most of the game but recovered in the fourth quarter and overtime. He threw two touchdown passes to Lamar Miller and C.J. Fiedorowicz. He threw one interception.

Grade: C

Quarterback

Brock Osweiler struggled for most of the game but recovered in the fourth quarter and overtime. He threw two touchdown passes to Lamar Miller and C.J. Fiedorowicz. He threw one interception.

Grade: C

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Running back

Lamar Miller played his best game of the season. He ran with quickness and authority. He reached the 100-yard mark in the third quarter. He scored touchdowns on a run and a reception.

Grade: A

Running back

Lamar Miller played his best game of the season. He ran with quickness and authority. He reached the 100-yard mark in the third quarter. He scored touchdowns on a run and a reception.

Grade: A

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Wide receiver/ Tight end

C.J. Fiedorowicz caught a 26-yard touchdown pass with 49 seconds left to tie the score 23-23. Jaelen Strong caught a 36-yard pass in overtime to set up the winning field goal.

Grade: B

Wide receiver/ Tight end

C.J. Fiedorowicz caught a 26-yard touchdown pass with 49 seconds left to tie the score 23-23. Jaelen Strong caught a 36-yard pass in overtime to set up the winning field goal.

Grade: B

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Offensive line

With two new starters in Chris Clark and Oday Aboushi on the right side, the offensive line turned in its best run blocking performance of the season, especially the left side. The pass protection was good enough to win.

After missing an extra point, Nick Novak kicked his second field goal, a 36-yarder, to win in overtime. Tyler Ervin had another impressive game on returns. Coverage teams were good.

Grade: B

Special teams

After missing an extra point, Nick Novak kicked his second field goal, a 36-yarder, to win in overtime. Tyler Ervin had another impressive game on returns. Coverage teams were good.

Grade: B

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Coaching

Bill O’Brien and his coaches have to do something to get the offense off to a better start, but they got their players to play hard, and they never gave up despite trailing until the winning overtime kick.

The General's grades looked ugly through the first three quarters, but with a late cram session from the Texans' offense the team was able to salvage a respectable report card from a thrilling overtime win over the Colts.

Check out the slideshow to see John McClain's grades by position from the Texans' overtime win over the Colts.